When asked about the importance of spirituality in Japan, many Japanese people might struggle to explain exactly what it means. Over centuries, the country's spirituality has been like a sponge ...

There are also Kumano’s abundant onsen—hot springs ... anywhere else in Japan. Anytime is right for enjoying the exquisite gardens and architectural splendors of Wakayama Castle, the unique ...

Worm arrived in Japan on Sept. 21 for sightseeing and arrived in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 30. On Oct. 16, his father contacted the Wakayama prefectural police through his friend who lives in ...

Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary ... 17th-century records show that cedar and cypress were used in Edo and Osaka - Japan's urban centers at the time. 03:25 This unique New Year's ...

Takashi Nakazawa, 73, head of the Gunma prefectural onsen association, said how people bathe in hot springs is one of the characteristics of onsen culture in Japan, which boasts about 3,000 hot ...

Wakayama, located in the western part of Japan and known for its mild climate and hilly lands, is the top producer of persimmons in Japan. Persimmons grow on trees, like plums, and are abundant in ...

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan - January 04, 2025 Tuna are lined up for the year's first auction at a regional wholesale market in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 4, 2025.

Accor invites travellers to uncover the authentic charm of Japan's lesser-known destinations through enriching stays.

Japan's regional wonders await discovery, offering a tapestry of natural beauty, rich traditions, and heartfelt local connections.